Engineer 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,640 - 113,320; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is hiring an Engineer 2 for the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit.

You will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain security services for federal, local and commercial customers, including intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. Responsibilities include system programming, requirements management, and coordination with project managers and field teams.

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Designs, engineers, integrates, and maintains electronic security services for clients.
• Manages system requirements and ensures security projects meet standards.
• Coordinates with engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
• Leads design reviews and pre‑installation testing.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

Engineer 2 – Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit

Engineer 2 position in the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit, responsible for designing, engineering, integrating, operating and maintaining electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio‑visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

The Engineer provides system programming and management support for large‑scale networking infrastructures. The responsibilities include administration and maintenance of high‑performance computer configurations, participation in system integration projects, performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives. The Engineer works with senior staff on development of system management tools and with other company departments to provide comprehensive support for commercial, corporate, and governmental users.

• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of security systems that are compliant with commercial client and data center construction standards.
• Responsible for all technical submittals (Product Data, O&M, Warranty) for delivering security projects and works with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
• Supports project lifecycle of large‑scale construction projects.
• Manages multiple project designs concurrently and ensures they meet customer standards.
• Participates in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure proper communication and delivery.
• Attends coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to coordinate dependencies related to security drawings and installation.
• Tracks revisions, RFIs, submittals, and Bill of Materials throughout project lifecycle.
• Leads Design Review sessions with team members and Page Turn review calls with the client.
• Develops and improves design standards.
• Leads complex projects, mentors and oversees project execution through design excellence processes, ensuring high delivery quality.
• Leads pre‑installation testing & check‑out of security equipment for various projects—coordinating schedule, checklist, and shipment due dates.
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFP) documentation, Statement of Work, and Client Specifications for new project bids, develops Bill of Materials (BOM) and forecasts engineering time.
• Provides in‑person site surveys and field troubleshooting/commissioning support.

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, with 2+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, providing SE services for physical security systems and IT solutions.

Desired Skills

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team inspired by how engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes and improve lives.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with support from an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $90,640.00 – USD $113,320.00 / Yr.